Hello, I’m Deniz Basusta.
I’ve built my career at the intersection of people, business, and hospitality—leading teams, solving problems, and creating experiences that last.
I’m passionate about pushing boundaries, solving challenges, and creating lasting impact. Let’s connect and see what we can build together.
Our original location, which my father began in 1999.
After graduating, I began working full-time alongside my father in our family's fine-dining restaurant.
I earned responsibility by working hard & pushing new initiatives. I transitioned our business model and managed every aspect of restaurant operations, from service to business, legal, and financial.
Most recently, I helped us move to our new and larger location!
Some of my other experiences:
Barclays Investment Bank
Providing global support to internal and external clients, my role at Barclays consists of a lot of problem-solving, optimization, and working closely with key stakeholders to keep things moving. Cooperation and organization are an absolute necessity.
Gooseneck Vineyards
Working in this creative startup wine company, I worked closely with the founder to analyze product performance and create cash flow, financial, and inventory level forecasts. This experience shaped the way I looked at analyzing business decisions.
Bank of New York Mellon
Financial Analyst in the 2019 Summer Analyst Program. I worked in the finance group, analyzing previous investment, expense, and revenue targets across 12 lines of business. A centrally located role, communication and financial knowledge were paramount.
Restaurateur Club @ NYU
Serving as President, I managed a 15 person team of photographers, writers, and event coordinators, creating partnerships with NYC restaurants and groups such as The Modern for events, tours, and workshops.
